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Waitangi Day 2023: why Article 3 of the Treaty deserves more attention in the age of 'co-governance'

The heated (and often confused) debate about “co-governance” in Aotearoa New Zealand inevitably leads back to its source, Te Tiriti o Waitangi. But, as its long-contested meanings demonstrate, very little in the Treaty of Waitangi is straightforward.

The Conversation · Feb 3, 2023

Business owners see cutting carbon emissions as 'the right thing to do', despite the challenges of making change

An increasing number of businesses in Aotearoa New Zealand are changing how they operate to reduce their overall climate impact. These measures, which include reducing carbon emissions, are largely voluntary outside of specific sectors, such as the fuel, energy and waste industries.

The Conversation · Feb 1, 2023

Marketers are targeting teens with cheap and addictive vapes: 9 ways to stem rising rates of youth vaping

Existing regulations have not managed to reduce the rising rates of youth vaping in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Conversation · Jan 31, 2023

Tuatara are returning to the mainland – but feeding the hungry reptiles could be more difficult than expected

Following the settlement of Aotearoa New Zealand, many native species were wiped from the mainland. It’s a familiar story – one that has affected species like the iconic flightless kākāpō and the tuatara, a reptile in a category all its own.

The Conversation · Oct 16, 2022

The merger of TVNZ and RNZ needs to build trust in public media – 3 things the law change must get right

With only six days left for submissions to the select committee examining the Aotearoa New Zealand Public Media Bill, it is becoming clear this crucial piece of legislation has some significant shortcomings. These will need attention before it passes into law.

The Conversation · Sep 2, 2022

New Zealand’s ‘tobacco endgame’ law will be a world first for health – here’s what the modelling shows us

With the first reading of a new bill in parliament today, Aotearoa New Zealand’s plan to be smokefree by 2025 takes another tangible step forward.

The Conversation · Jul 26, 2022

Changes to the way Oranga Tamariki is monitored risk weakening children’s rights and protections – what should be done?

A new law designed to improve oversight of the agencies charged with protecting children and young people is making its way through parliament. As it stands, there are serious concerns about how effective it will be once enacted.

The Conversation · Jul 11, 2022

Why we are organising first People's Summit where nobody is left behind

In 2014, Aotearoa New Zealand (the country’s full name) became the first in the world to recognise an area of land – Te Urewera in the…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2022

Luxon’s dilemma: when politics and morals don't match in response to the overturning of Roe v Wade

The US Supreme Court’s recent ruling to throw out Roe v Wade is an issue of relevance to political leaders in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Conversation · Jun 30, 2022

5 years and 50 million views of news by New Zealand experts

This week marks five years since The Conversation launched in Aotearoa New Zealand. In that time, researchers from NZ universities have attracted more than 50 million unique views of 1,300 Conversation articles.

The Conversation · Jun 21, 2022